1.2 How Needs, Wants And Aspirations Change Over The Life Cycle Flashcards

1
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Does a persons needs change over the life cycle?

A

No, but their values on what they consider important change due to ageing or experiences

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2
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Name the stages of the life cycle

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Birth and infant hood. (0-2yr)
Childhood-preschool. (2-5yr)
Childhood-school. (5-12yr)
Teenager. (13-19yr)
Young adult. (18-25yr)
Mature adult. (26-40yr)
Middle age to late middle age. (41-60yr)
Old age/retirement. (>65yr)
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3
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As people move from childhood into adulthood and older, why do their needs and wants change?

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Change according to...
Lifestyle.
Prevailing culture of the society in which they live.
Size of their family.
Their ability to afford products.
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How are aspirations likely to change as you get older?

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Likely become more realistic as you learn more about life

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5
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Give examples of a baby’s needs

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Warmth
Safety
Food
Shelter

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Give examples of a baby’s wants

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Love

Attention

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7
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Give examples of a child’s needs

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Warmth
Safety
Food
Shelter

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Give examples of a child’s wants

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Love
Attention
Toys
Treats
Fashionable clothes
Music
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9
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Give examples of a child’s aspirations

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Bigger, better toys
Fame
Particular careers
Independence

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10
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Give examples of a teenagers needs

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Warmth
Safety
Food
Shelter

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Give examples of a teenagers wants

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Love
Attention
Social interaction
Fashionable clothes
Music
Transport
Latest mobile phone / electronics
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12
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Give examples of a teenagers aspirations

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Fame
Fortune
Love
Independence
Self expression
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13
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Five examples of an adults needs

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Children’s needs may take priority.

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14
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Give examples of an adults wants

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Bigger home
More space
Material goods
Linked to children’s futures eg education

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15
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Give examples of an adults aspirations

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Happiness and health
Children
Career promotions
Security

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16
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Give examples of an old persons needs

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Care
Help
Support

17
Q

Give examples of an old persons wants

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Safety

Security

18
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Give examples of an old persons aspirations

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Aspirations for children / grandchildren to settle, marry and do well